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Exploring Tsushima Island in Ghost of Tsushima turns up a lot of rewards. Some locations grant you special missions that earn you some of the best abilities and armor in the game; others, like hot springs, boost your health, while Bamboo Strikes increase your resolve. The 16 Shinto Shrines scattered across the island give you some key crafting materials for improving your bows, while providing Major Charms, which you can equip to earn special perks.

Each of the Shinto Shrines is an environmental puzzle you’ll need to solve. You can locate each shrine by finding Torii gates that will lead you toward the shrines–but all of the paths have been destroyed or damaged, requiring you to find a way to circumvent them by climbing. Here’s where to find each of the Shinto Shrines in Tsushima and which rewards they’ll give you, so you can prioritize your hunt.

We’ve got a whole lot more coverage to help you fight off the Mongols. Check out our Ghost of Tsushima guide roundup for our full walkthrough, collectibles guides, hot springs locations, side missions rundown, combat tips, and more.

Izuhara

Golden Summit Shrine

Among the first shrines you’re likely to find is Golden Summit, which is very close to Golden Temple. Head almost straight south from the town and a little east to find it. Completing it nets you the Charm of Amaterasu, which gives you a moderate amount of health back whenever you kill enemies.

Spring Falls Shrine

North of Kukai Falls. Entrance is at the Northwest end of the lake. (Charm Reward: Charm of Mizu-No-Kami) IMPORTANT. Entrance to the shrine isn’t actually up the stairs up the cliff, but across the way at the northern end of the lake. You’ll see a torii gate with a sign and two mossy frog statues.

Mending Rock Shrine

Mending Rock is located near Isomase Coast, north of Hiyoshi Springs. The pathway to reach it runs down the cliffside, requiring you to climb way down toward the beach. You’ll get the Charm of Okunninushi for completing it, which slowly recovers your health while you’re out of combat.

Arrow Peak Shrine

As the name suggests, Arrow Peak Shrine is on top of a mountain in southern Izuhara. You’ll find it north of Azamo Foothills and Sakimori Overlook. You’ll get the Charm of Inari when you complete it, which increases the amount of supplies, predator hides, bamboo, and yew wood you receive when collecting.

Plum Blossom Shrine

Head north from Komatsu Forge to locate Plum Blossom Shrine; you’ll find the Torii gates on the slopes of Shigenori Peak. The Charm of Kagu-Tsuchi is your reward, which lets you deal bonus damage when you’re at half health or less.

Winding Mountain Shrine

Head south from Komatsu Forge to locate Winding Mountain Shrine, which is also south of Cloud Pass. You’ll need the iron hook to complete this shrine, so make sure you’ve completed the main quest tale by the same name before attempting it. Winding Mountain gives you the Charm of Izanagi, which gives arrows a 40% chance of returning to you automatically after you land a headshot.

Stone Dragon Shrine

Check the western coast of Kashine to find Stone Dragon Shrine. Head north of the Shipyard Outpost to find the entrance to the shrine, which is actually off the coast of the island. Make sure you complete the Iron Hook tale in Act 1, as you’ll need the grappling hook to complete the shrine. You’ll get the Charm of Susanoo, which adds a 30% chance for enemies you stagger to be knocked down, which makes them easy to kill.

Toyotama

Marsh Rock Shrine

You’ll find Marsh Rock Shrine south of Firefly Marsh as you head north into Toyotama. The entrance can be a big confusing–from the main gate with the sign identifying the shrine, take a right and keep moving until you find handholds you can climb. The Charm of Izanami is your reward, which amplifies the Iron Will ability you can unlock in the skill tree, rewarding you 50% of your maximum health when you spend two Resolve tokens to revive yourself when downed.

Cloud Ridge Shrine

Head north of Urashima’s Village to find Cloud Ridge Shrine, which is near the Duel of Crashing Waves, part of The Six Blades of Kojiro Mythic Tale. Though the shrine is on the peak, the beginning of the path is near the coast. is near the coast but climbs up the mountain. You’ll get the Charm of Azumi-No-Isora for completing it, which makes your arrows silent on impact.

Turtle Rock Shrine

Head up the mountain north of north of Old Toyotama Hills in Kushi to find Turtle Rock Shrine. The reward for completing it is the Charm of Hoori-No-Mikoto, which will allow you to remain hidden while assassinating enemies from tall grass.

Scarlet Rock Shrine

In Umugi, look for Scarlet Rock Shrine south of the Field of Equinox Flowers. Like the surrounding field, the shrine is covered in red flowers. The entrance isn’t at the wooden pathway; instead, climb up on a nearby rock and use the iron hook on a tree branch to swing across to a climbing path that will allow you to navigate your way to the shrine. The Charm of Tsukuyomi unlocks when you complete the shrine, causing assassinated enemies to drop more ammo or supplies.

Lusk Peak Shrine

Lush Peak Shrine is on the eastern coast of Yarikawa. You’ll find it east and a little south of Yarikawa Stronghold, which you’ll unlock as you work through the story of Act 2. You’ll get the Charm of Shinatsuhiko as a reward, which makes you immune to having your melee attacks interrupted for six seconds after you Stagger an enemy.

Hazy Cliff Shrine

This shrine is off the point furthest to the west in Otsuna, straight west of the Forest Edge Camp outpost. You’ll get the Charm of Ryuujin when you finish it, which gives you one Kunai every time you perform a Perfect Dodge.

Kamiagata

Forest Cliff Shrine

Look for a small peninsula on the eastern coast of Kin, east of Kin Village. Your reward is the Charm of Nigihayahi-No-Mikoto, which gives you a moderate boost in combat damage to enemies while you’re at full health.

Crane Mountain Shrine

In the Sago region, the shrine is on the mountain east of Fort Kikuchi. You’ll get the Charm of Ikazuchi-No-Kami when you finish it, which makes your perks and abilities 25% more likely to Terrify enemies.

Snowlit Peak Shrine

The final shrine is in northern Jogaku, north of Mount Jogaku. Its reward is the Charm of Takemikazuchi, which gives you a minor boost in melee damage for a few seconds after killing an enemy.

Indivisible is getting a television adaptation. A report on Deadline states that the game, an action-RPG available on Switch, PS4, PC, and Xbox One, is in the works, and is likely to land on NBC’s new streaming service Peacock.

The series is being adapted by Meg LeFauve and Jonathan Fernandez. LeFauve has been Oscar-nominated for her work on the screenplay for Pixar’s Inside Out, and is also a credited writer on the Captain Marvel movie. The series will be produced by DJ2 Entertainment, which also worked on the Sonic the Hedgehog movie. Fernandez, meanwhile, worked on Star Trek Enterprise.

Few other details about the show have been revealed–although the report does not mention it, considering the game’s cartoon aesthetic, it’s hard to imagine the show not being an animated production.

Work is just beginning on this project, so we would not expect to see it for some time.

Indivisible received a 7/10 in GameSpot’s review. Critic Michael Higham wrote that the game “stands out as an RPG that’s doing something genuinely different, and it brings joy to its clever platforming with the tune of an infectious soundtrack.”

Among other things, World of Warcraft‘s upcoming Shadowlands expansion introduces a new feature called Covenants. Players can choose to align themselves with one of four Covenants, which are “mysterious sects” that are each after their own path inside the Shadowlands.

In a new interview with GameSpot, WoW game director Ion Hazzikostas shared more insight on the Covenant system and how he believes it provides players with the biggest choice they’ve had to make since creating their character at the start of the game. Hazzikostas mentioned that the Covenant system borrows elements from WoW’s previous expansions to create something new and special.

“The Covenant system draws upon lessons learned and features from a number of different expansions. There’s an element of the Garrisons from Warlords of Draenor expansion, these bases you can build up and customize; there are elements of artifact weapons from Legion and the customziation and the talent trees that each of the weapons had as you could power them up and wield,” Hazzikostas said. “There are elements of Battle for Azeroth war campaign that was Alliance or Horde each having a separate max-level story.”

In Shadowlands, players will learn about the four superpowers of the Shadowlands–Night Fae, Necrolord, Kyrian, and Venthyr. With all the knowledge you’ve assembled on your way to the new level cap of 60, you’ll then make a big choice of aligning with one of them.

“I think [this is] is probably the single biggest choice, and the most exciting choice, that any player has ever had in World of Warcraft, going all the way back to the choice you had when you made your first character and picked which class you wanted to be and what faction you wanted to join,” Hazzikostas said.

“When you hit max level, you’ll have learned about the four superpowers of the Shadowlands. What their ethos is, the aesthetic that motivates them, and what powers they have to offer you,” Hazzikostas said. “And you’ll pick what excites you most. And that will create and shape a lens through which you will see the rest of your journey through the shadowlands. And that means everything that WoW entails–everything from power progression to unlocking cosmetics to a hopefully compelling story.”

Once you choose a Covenant, you’re granted access to their sanctum, a place where you can take on new quests as part of a new campaign that introduces another narrative to the MMO. Each Covenant class also has unique abilities, an exclusive mount, and specific appearance items.

Shadowlands is due for release later this year, despite some challenges related to COVID-19 and the new work-from-home setup that Blizzard is working under. It was also recently confirmed that Blizzard will stop charging players to change gender with the new expansion.

Here are some more insights from GameSpot’s own interviews with World of Warcraft game director Ion Hazzikostas.

This week, we’re joined by Gamespot honcho and confirmed anime boy Tamoor Hussain to talk through our feelings on Ghost of Tsushima, Paper Mario, Snowpiercer, Song of Bloom, Dark, Diablo, and one very rude line that Redman said once. We play a game of PG Tips, and have a bloody good time.

Remember, if you want to get in touch with the podcast, please do: [email protected].

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As part of Madden NFL 21‘s ratings reveal week, EA Sports has announced the next player to join the elusive “99 Club,” denoting the highest ranking in the game.

Joining Patrick Mahomes, Christian McCaffrey, and Aaron Donald is the corner back Stephon Gilmore of the New England Patriots. The second defensive player to receive the honor, Gilmore is one of the NFL’s most elite defenders. He won the Defensive Player of the Year award for the 2019 season. He is undoubtedly deserving of the 99 rating.

Gilmore also ranks as the highest-rated CB overall, with Jalen Ramsey (94), Richard Sherman (92), Jaire Alexander (91), and Tre’Davious White (90) rounding out the top five.

EA worked with Gilmore’s wife and daughter to surprise him with the 99 rating. Check out the nice video below to see how it all played out.

Boston-based artist Mags Munroe created a special mural honoring Gilmore’s 99 rating, and you can see it in the video below.

EA Sports has one more 99-rated player to announce, and the reveal is coming on July 17. ESPN released a teaser, and you can try your hardest to guess who it might be.

For more Madden NFL 21 ratings, here’s the list of the top ten quarterbacks in the game. You can also read more about how Madden NFL 21 improves AI and expands the playbooks.

Madden NFL 21 is coming on August 28 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. It will also be coming to the next-gen PS5 and Xbox Series X, with free upgrades for current-gen owners through EA’s Dual Entitlement program. For more details, check out our Madden NFL 21 pre-order guide.

2K Sports has begun to announce the roster of officially licensed courses for PGA Tour 2K21, and the studio has started off with some strong choices. There will be 15 courses in all, and one of the first reveals was TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut.

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TPC Summerlin from Las Vegas, Nevada, the home of the Shriners Open every year, is also coming to PGA Tour 2K21. Here’s the teaser:

There will be 15 licensed courses in all for PGA Tour 2K21, and the rest of the courses will be announced over time in the lead up to the game’s release on August 21.

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Whatever the case, the number of officially licensed PGA Tour courses in PGA Tour 2K21 is more than double the number from 2018’s game, The Golf Club 2019 Featuring PGA Tour.

In addition to the licensed courses, PGA Tour 2K21 features 12 PGA Tour players, including:

• Sergio Garcia
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PGA Tour 2K21 launches on August 21 for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. For more, check out GameSpot’s PGA Tour 2K21 pre-order guide.